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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andersen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersen misses the target.
Andersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hard under the eye.
Andersen connects with a crisp jab.
Hard throws a lazy head kick
and Andersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hard darts in and clinches Andersen up against the cage.
Hard takes a shot to the head.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Hard has him pressed against the cage.
Andersen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Hard manages to break the clinch.
Andersen digs a good hook to Hard's body.
Andersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hard takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
Hard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hard there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Hard is rocked!#T1#
Andersen weaves into range and cracks Hard right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hard goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Andersen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lurifax Andersen!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Le Tobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Tobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Tobb counters with a nice body shot.
Hard has his takedown stuffed
and Le Tobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick
letting Le Tobb counter with a right hand.
Hard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Tobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Le Tobb.
Le Tobb throws a shot to the body.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Le Tobb counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hard! Le Tobb lets Hard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hits Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard is breathing heavily.#T1#
Le Tobb digs a good hook to Hard's body.
Le Tobb stuns Hard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hard throws a combination that misses
and Le Tobb counters with a crisp right that sends Hard to the canvas! Le Tobb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobb Le Tobb!
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Event:
RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Hard throws a lazy head kick
and Sanel counters with a straight right hand.
Hard tries to land a body kick
letting Sanel counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hard thinking.
Hard tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanel misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Hard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanel lands a right hook to the body.
Hits Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard looks winded!
Sanel scores with a jab. Hard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Hard is rocked!
Sanel goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sanel goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hard stumbles back but Sanel runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hard to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hard will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alojz Sanel!
Our winner, Alojz Sanel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RapidFC 20
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Hard throws a head kick that misses
and The Barbarian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
Hits Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard misses with a double jab
and The Barbarian counters with a nice body shot.
The Barbarian lunges at Hard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hard's hand.
We've been told by The Barbarian's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hard looks winded!
A low kick from Hard misses
and The Barbarian counters with a crisp right that sends Hard to the canvas! The Barbarian follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
Our winner, Conor The Barbarian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hard clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlton Banks has been cut.
Banks wants to break free but Hard has control.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banks's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hard.
Banks is trying to force a seperation but Hard has the dominant position.
Hard tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Banks is trying to break free.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Hard won't allow it.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard jumps guard but Banks stands there with Hard around his waist. Hard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Hard pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Hard.
Banks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banks is defending well.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hits Hard.
Hard lands a nice elbow.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Banks managing to block the knees to the body from Hard.
#BC#
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Hard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hard misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Banks lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hard looks to clinch
and Hard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hard looks winded!
Hard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks fakes the body blow, causing Hard to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hard goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Banks!
A victorious Carlton Banks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Hard lands a high kick to the side of Mek's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hard dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#
It looks like Money Mek has been cut.
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mek's head.#SU2#
Hard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mek tries to clinch up but Hard circles away and keeps his distance.
Mek really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Hard is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mek is in big trouble! Hard is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mek. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Hits Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cooley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooley, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cooley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hard clinches with his opponent.
Hard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooley is trying to force a seperation but Hard has the dominant position.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Hard.
Hard leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hard. #BC2#
Hard manages to break the clinch.
Cooley is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hard Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cooley is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hits Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. #CL#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Hard has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Williams has been cut.
Hard tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Hard breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hard instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hard can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Hard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Hard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams is working Hard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hard striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hard has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams won't allow Hard to sweep him here.
Hard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hard with a nice head shot there.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Hard passes into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Hard is controlling him well.
Hard is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Hard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is trying to stand.
Hard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Hard is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hits Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Williams.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard swivels and escapes.#CL#
Hard drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Hard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown but Hard manages to get underhooks.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to drag Hard to the mat but Hard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hard prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Hard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard connects with a nice looking jab.
Hard tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses. #T2##TD#
Hard has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but Hard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Hard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hits Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams is trying to stand.
Hard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Hard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Williams to stand up.
Williams shoots in but Hard avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Hard gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Hard manages to retain guard.#T3##SUB#
Hard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hard distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hard is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Hard won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Hard advances to half guard.
Hard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4##SUB#
Hard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hard.
Williams is staying active underneath Hard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Hard in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hits Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hard forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Hard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Hard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Hard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hard manages to pass to side control.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams is not content to let Hard control the position.
Williams has hold of Hard's hands but Hard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hard controlling the pace.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hard is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hard lands a nice short elbow.
Hard is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hard stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Hard decides to stand up.
Hard swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
#KD#
Hard lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Hard takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hard.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Hard lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Williams crumples to the floor! Hard milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hits Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mongus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Hard clinches.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Hard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Mongus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mongus tries to pull guard but Hard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mongus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hard smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mongus moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mongus looking to control.
Hard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mongus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mongus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mongus wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.
Mongus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hard wants to control from the top but Mongus keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mongus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mongus moves out of range of the body kick from Hard.
Hard throws a right hand that Mongus ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongus also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Hard misses.
Hard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Mongus closes the distance and pushes Hard back into the cage.
Mongus has Hard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Mongus.#BC2#
Mongus breaks the clinch.
Mongus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mongus wants to land a leg kick but Hard is out of range.
Hard throws a head kick but Mongus moves out of range.
Mongus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Hard clinches.
Mongus is trying to pull guard but Hard has him pressed against the cage.
Hard missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Mongus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mongus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mongus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mongus has double underhooks. #TD#
Hard jumps into guard, dragging Mongus to the mat.
Mongus preventing the sweep.
Hard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mongus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mongus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Mongus landing strikes from the mount.
Hard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Mongus lands a heavy elbow.
Mongus trying to control but Hard is having none of it.
Mongus content just to control the position here.
Hard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hits Hard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh Mongus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Hard lands a big head kick that sends Mongus tumbling to the mat! Hard takes a step backwards and waves Mongus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mongus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mongus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hard throws a front kick that sends Mongus stumbling back into the cage.
Hard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mongus is out of range.
Hard looks for the body kick but Mongus saw that one coming.
Mongus unleashes a big counter combination but Hard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongus can do to turn this around?
Hard throws a lazy head kick
and Mongus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Hard.
Mongus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Hard rushes Mongus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mongus is stalling here.
#BC2#
Mongus breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mongus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Mongus closes the distance and clinches.
Mongus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hard walks away with a smile on his face. Mongus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hard moves into the clinch successfully.
Mongus tries to score a body lock takedown but Hard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mongus is breathing heavily.
Mongus jumps guard but Hard stands there with Mongus around his waist. Mongus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Mongus.
Hard scores a nice knee to the body.
Mongus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mongus is trying to pull guard but Hard has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mongus wants a takedown.
Hard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongus is defending well for now.
Mongus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mongus is trying to break the clinch but Hard has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Hard pulls Mongus into guard.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Mongus from controlling successfully.
Hard tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Mongus prevents Hard from getting back to his feet.
Mongus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hugh Mongus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mongus escapes and throws Hard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mongus off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hard looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Mongus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Hard doesn't have the hooks in and Mongus manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Hard has his foot on Mongus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mongus works his way back into a safe position though.
Mongus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mongus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mongus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mongus cracks Hard with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mongus is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hits Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Mongus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Mongus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hard is looking for a sweep.
Mongus is looking to take a break and control but Hard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hard wants to get back to his feet but Mongus drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard wants to control but Mongus postures up.
A lull in the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Mongus cracks Hard with a big right hand but Hard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hard tries to buck Mongus off but Mongus is having none of it.
Mongus trying to control the action but Hard is working from the bottom.
Mongus scoring with punches and elbows.
Hard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mongus is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Mongus controls the position from side control.
Hard is looking to regain half guard here but Mongus keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hard is not content to let Mongus control the position. #T3#
Mongus gets to mount! Hard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mongus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mongus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hard's face.
Mongus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Hard is looking to get to half guard.
Hard gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hard looking for submissions off his back.
Mongus lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Mongus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hits Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.#CL#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hard, pushing him back against the cage.
Hard prevents the takedown attempt.
Hard blocks an uppercut.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Hard blocks with his arms.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Hard controls his hands.
Hard has Cross pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hard avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Hard stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Hard is trying to trip Cross. He has hold of a leg but Cross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cross is looking to stand back up but Hard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cross.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##REVR#
Hard is taking a breather. Cross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hard controlling the pace.
Hard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cross!
Hard unloading with bombs!#CUT2#
Steven Cross's cut is getting worse.
Hard controlling from mount.
Hard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cross is trying to stand.
Hard controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hard. What's that going to do exactly? #T2#
Hard with shots to the head and body - Cross looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#
Jeez, Steven Cross's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Cross's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hits Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely. #TD2#
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hard stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.#TD#
Hard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1##SUB#
Hard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hard forces his way into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Hard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Hard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hard controlling the pace.
Hard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams tries to kick Hard off but Hard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Williams has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hard is on him like a limpet, forcing Williams back against the cage.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Williams shoots in and drives through. Hard sprawls well.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.#TD2#
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hard is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hard is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard's head.#SUB#
Hard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Hard is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hard is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Hard is retaining full guard.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hits Hard's cut.
That's time! Hard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Hard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Hard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hard is controlling him.
Hard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard advances position into side control!
Williams is pushing Hard's head away, looking to escape. Hard manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Hard controlling the position. #SU#
Hard stands up.
Hard has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hard ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard swivels and escapes.#T2#
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Hard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Hard's guard.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard's head.
Williams stands up over Hard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams distracts Hard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams is working Hard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Williams is trying to stand back up but Hard is controlling him
Hits Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Hard stalling.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams pushes Hard off but Hard dives into side control.
Hard trying to control the position but Williams is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Williams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hard asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hard counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries for a takedown but Hard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hits Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Williams.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hits Hard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hits Hard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Hard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hard advances position into side control!
Hard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hard prevents Williams from escaping the position.#SUB#
Hard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hard controlling the position from side mount.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Hard drags him back down.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard stuffs the takedown.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Hard counters with a solid body kick.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Hard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Hard is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back!#SUB#
Hard working for the choke. #T4#
Hard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Hard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hard keeps control of the position easily here as Williams tries to buck him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hits Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hits Hard!
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